Lela M. Rothe
Lela M. Rothe, age 91, of O’Kean, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
She was born August 7, 1917 to the late Floyd and Jettie Brewer Flanery.
She is survived by one son, Jerry and wife Peggy Roth of O’Kean; two
sisters, Wanda Bristol of Pocahontas and Marvie Dunlap of Jonesboro; three
grandchildren, Jeff and Jeremy Roth of O’Kean and Melissa Rice and husband
Shane of Hoxie; and four great-grandchildren, Justin Jarrett of Maynard and
Courtney, Gunner and Jessica Rice, all of Hoxie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel; two brothers, Luster and
Wanas Flanery; and one sister, Dorthy Hollway.
She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Walnut Ridge.
Visitation will be Monday evening, October 6th from 5 until 8 in the chapel
of McNabb Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Missionary Baptist
Church at Walnut Ridge with Joel McMasters officiating. Burial will follow
in Lawrence Memorial Park.
Gary Don DeFries
Gary Don DeFries, 51 of Paragould, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008 at
his residence. Gary was born August 16 1957, he was a Tool and Die Maker and
of the Baptist faith.
Preceding him in death are his father, Harold DeFries; paternal
grandparents, Lytle & Gladys DeFries; and maternal grandparents, J. W. & Iva
Vangilder.
Survivors include his mother, Mildred DeFries of Paragould; brothers, Jerry,
Rick, Randy and Keith DeFries, all of Marmaduke and Jim, Mike, and Kevin
DeFries, all of Paragould; and sister, Judy Hamilton of Paragould.
Visitation will be Monday, October 6th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in the
Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Online guestbook:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Max Ray Hawk
Max Ray Hawk, age 70, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Heritage
Gardens of Senath, MO.
He was born January 17, 1938 in Delaplaine, AR., the son of the late Joe
Frank and Catherine Watson Hawk.
His church affiliation was the Church of Christ, he was an iron worker, a
retired security guard and a veteran.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Loma George Hawk, he was preceded
in death by one son, George Christopher Hawk.
He will be sadly missed by survivors, including two sons, Michael Edward
Byrd and Timothy Ray Hawk, both of St. Louis, MO., one brother, Don Haynes
of Holcomb, MO., six sisters, Veda McKay (Harry) of Beebe, Linda Wright
(Hershel) of Marmaduke, Brenda Davis of Marmaduke, Maddie Shipman (Lynn) of
Piggott, Laura Rutz of Kennett and Rose Duncan (Donnie) of Kennett. Six
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many other family members
and friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, October 06, 2008, at Harvey’s Chapel
cemetery in Marmaduke at 11:00 a.m.
Visitation will be prior to the service at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in
Marmaduke from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Iva Rosalie McFarlin
Iva Rosalie McFarlin, 76, of Paragould, passed away Saturday, October 4,
2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. McFarlin was born in Ferriday, Louisiana, March 12, 1932. She was a
homemaker and a member of Newton Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin O. McFarland of Paragould; her mother,
Cleo Vaughn Heath of Paragould; three daughters, Beverly Wilkinson and
husband, Bill, of Snohomish, Washington, Teresa Dion and fiancé, Jimmie Lea
of Paragould, and Marva Pinkston and husband, Bobby, of Oak Grove Heights.
She is also survived by one sister, Dorris Taylor of Paragould; six
grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Michael Vaughn; and by one
brother, Leslie William Vaughn.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:30 pm, Tuesday, at Mitchell Funeral
Home in Paragould.
Funeral service will be 1:30 pm, Wednesday, October 8th at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel with L. R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in
Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association would
be appreciated.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Sunshine Shearer
Sunshine “Granny Sunshine” Shearer, 83, of Paragould, passed away Sunday,
October 5, 2008, at Belle Meade Nursing Center.
Born November 9, 1924, in Paragould, Mrs. Shearer was a homemaker and of the
Baptist faith.
Survivors include three sons, Roger Shearer, Jack Shearer, and Richard
Shearer, all of Paragould; three daughters, “Jeek” Thompson and Sue Brown,
both of Paragould, and “Jay” Lashlee of Powhatan. She is also survived by
one brother, Davis Pillow of Paragould; two sisters, Hilda Faulk of Hope and
Dora Humphrie of St. Louis; twenty-two grandchildren; and by thirty-six
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Shearer; a grandson, Brad
Shearer; and by ten brothers and sisters.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 7th, at
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould, with Billy Joe Dowdy officiating.
Burial will follow at New Liberty Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. at Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Rosa Cathryn Smelser
Rosa Cathryn Warthan Smelser, 85, of Paragould went to be with her loved
ones on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Survivors include her sons, Doyle, Ron and Jack Smelser; daughter, Carla
Babcock; sister, Sybil Smith; 17 grandchildren; and many
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be this evening, October 9th from 6 until 8 at Heath Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Heath Colonial Chapel with the
Rev. Bob Hager officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial
Gardens Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Freddie Joe Owens
Freddie Joe Owens, 55, of Paragould passed away October 5, 2008, at his
home. He was born May 24, 1953, in St. Louis, MO., to Joe and Helen Owens.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Owens; his mother, Helen Adams; three
sons, Robert Leon Joseph Owens, Bruce Lee Owens and Joseph Lee Owens; two
daughters, Tammy Virginia Milburn and Tasha Shirleen Owens, all of
Paragould; two sisters, Linda York of Dupo, Ill., Jamie Freeman of Horn
Lake, Miss. and eight grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his father; a brother, Chris Owens; and a
daughter, Shanna May Owens.
Arrangements for his memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Christopher Shannon Mitchell
Shannon Mitchell of Paragould passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the
family residence in Paragould at the age of 39 years, five months and 25
days.
Mr. Mitchell was born April 10, 1969, in Trumann and had lived most of his
life in the Trumann area, having moved to Paragould four years ago.
He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by two uncles, Bobby and Michael
Mitchell; his grandparents, Curtis and Altie Fleming, and John Neal and
Wilma Mitchell.
Survivors include one daughter, Candice Mitchell of Trumann; his mother,
Janis Fleming Peifer of Harrisburg; his father, Raymond Mitchell of
Paragould; two sisters, Shonna Robinson of Hot Springs and Tonya Mitchell of
Paragould; several aunts, uncles and cousins; six nieces and one nephew.
Memorial services will be Wednesday evening October 08, 2008 at 7 p.m. in
the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann with the Rev Don Neal
officiating.Burial will be private.
Online guest book:
www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
Leona Kieffner
Leona Kieffner, 87, of Paragould, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008, at
Greene Acres Nursing Home. Born March 21, 1921, at Lafe, Leona was a
homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Alva Reinier of
Paragould, and Joy and Jerry Greitens of Marked Tree; 10 grandchildren; 16
great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alzena Woods; her
husband, Elmer Kieffner; two sons, Jimmie and Phillip Kieffner; three
brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm, Thursday, October 9th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould, with David Greg Middleton officiating.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00
am until service time.
Norman Reeves, Doug Skipper, Caleb Skipper, and Joshua Skipper will serve as
pallbearers.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Margaret J. Birmingham
Margaret Jean Huffman Birmingham, 72, of Paragould passed away Monday,
October 6, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
She was born October 11, 1935, the daughter of Oscar and Allie Bobbitt
Huffman near Bono but lived most of her life in Paragould. She was a retired
supervisor at Emerson Electric and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Max “Toby’
Huffman and Larry Huffman; and one grandson, Joshua Ryan Birmingham.
Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Birmingham of Forrest City; two sons,
Darrell Birmingham and wife Tammy, and David Birmingham, all of Paragould;
sister, Sarah Johnston of Jonesboro; sister-in-law, Wilma Kielian of
Kennett, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday evening at Heath Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 9th at 2 p.m. in Heath
Colonial Chapel with Pastor Patty Huffman Soward officiating. Burial will
follow in Pine Log Cemetery.
Lasting memorials may be made to Hope Circle, 311 East Matthews, Jonesboro
72401 or Pine Log Cemetery, 11656 U.S. 49 North, Brookland 72417
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Max Lee Baine
Max Lee Baine, 76, of Ash Flat, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at St.
Bernard's Medical Center.
She was born in Paragould, January 29, 1932, and was a retired custodian for
Arkansas State University. Mrs. Baine was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Baine; her parents,
Mack and Jocie Doughty; and by four sisters, Orene Shewmaker, Maudie
Shaeffer, Jestene Crockett and Dortha Lenderman.
She is survived by one brother, Jesse Doughty of Paragould; two sisters,
Linda Brumley of Thayer, Missouri, Jocie Thomason of Ash Flat; and by
several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral service will be at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, on Thursday,
October 9th, at 10:30 am, with L. R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow
in Croft Cemetery.
Gregg Brumley, Heath Brumley, Wess Gill, Jeff Gill, Mark Morrow and Keith
Morrow will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry
Lenderman, Jerry Morrow, Wess Gill, Jr. and Homer Lenderman, Jr.
Memorials to the Croft Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Ethel Laverne Thomas
Laverne “Bunny” Thomas, 77, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, October 7,
2008, at Belle Meade Nursing Center.
Born February 10, 1931, at Paragould, Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker and of the
Baptist faith.
She is survived by one brother, Darrell Cannon and wife Delores of O’Fallon,
MO.; two sisters, Ernestine Parker of Shreveport, LA., Joan Burns and
husband Curtis of Paragould; three nieces; three nephews; and several
cousins.
Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Lillie Cannon;
her husband, Leland Thomas; one brother, Junior Cannon; and longtime
companion, Jim Murray.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday, October 10th at Mitchell
Funeral Home in Paragould.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel with Royce Boling officiating. Burial will follow in Brown’s Chapel
Cemetery.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Tracy Allan Wilhite
Tracy Allan Wilhite, 43, of Manila, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008, in
Crittenden County, AR.
Born July 13, 1965 in Paragould, Mr. Wilhite was a master technician with
Nissan Motors and an employee of Steve’s Auto and Tire in Memphis. He was of
the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his parents, Lonnie and Janet Wilhite of Cape Girardeau;
one son, Kyle Wilhite, and one daughter, Meg Wilhite, both of Manila. He is
also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Terri and Greg Johnson of
Madison, Alabama; and three nephews, Russel, Charlie, and Mark Johnson, also
of Madison.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Garnet and Imogene Wilhite,
and Chalma and Reba Valentine.
Visitation will be Saturday at Mitchell Funeral Home in Paragould, from 6:00
until 9:00 p.m.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 12th, at Mitchell Funeral Home
Chapel, with Edgar Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow at New
Friendship Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Russel Johnson, Charlie Johnson, Greg Johnson, Rick
Humphrey, Scotty Wilhite and Rodney Rollings.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
James L. Lewis Jr.
James Lawrence Lewis Jr., 43, of Marmaduke passed away Tuesday, October 7,
2008, at his residence after an extensive illness.
He was born December 31, 1964, at Kennett, MO., to the late James Lawrence
Lewis Sr. and Glenda Campbell Lewis.
Services will be Friday, October 10th at noon in the First Baptist Church at
Marmaduke with the Rev. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in
Ramer’s Chapel Cemetery near Lafe.
The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to service time at the church.
Marcus Leon Smith
Marcus Leon Smith, 66, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
He was born September 9, 1942, the son of Marcus and Ruby Alline Willard
Smith. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a retired quality
control supervisor for Emerson Electric Manufacturing after 44 years of
service. He was of Pentecost belief.
Marcus was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Loretta Smith; and
one son, Gale Smith.
Survivors include one son, Dale Smith; brothers, Ricky Don Smith and Tommy
Smith; sisters, Kathryn Trayler, Jo-Ann Messer and Carolyn Cole, all of
Paragould; one grandson, Dale Lee Smith Jr. of Corning; granddaughters, Illa
Jenkins of Rector and Stephenie Morrison of Paragould; and three
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Heath Colonial Chapel with
the Rev. Scott Trayler officiating. Burial will follow in New Liberty
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends this evening, October 9th from 6:30 until 9
at Heath Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Alton Keeling, Dennis Rogers, Verlon Jenkins, Joey
Trayler, Dewayne Messer and David Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Davis and Anthony Trayler.
Memorials may be made to the Christian Life Center, U.S. 49 and Pine Log
Road, Brookland 72417
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Paul Harold Stallings
Paul Harold Stallings, 65, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, October 8,
2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
A Navy veteran, he was born December 12, 1942, in Carmi, IL. Mr. Stallings
retired after teaching school for 38 years, and was currently a bus driver
for the Greene County Tech School District. He was a deacon at the First
Baptist Church of Paragould.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Stallings of the home; three sons, Kevin
Scott Stallings of Lees Summit, Missouri, Michael Shane Stallings of
Paragould, Clayton Lane Stallings of Little Rock; and one daughter, Natasha
Lynette Young of Portland, Oregon. He is also survived by one brother, John
Larry Stallings of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Amy Paschedag of Holiday
Shores, Illinois, Catherine Steele of Bellflower, California; and by four
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Amelia Stallings; and by a
sister, Pauline Cox.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Friday at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11th, at the First
Baptist Church, Paragould, with Bill Steeger and Charles Stoddard
officiating. Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials to First Baptist Church MMC or to the Greene County Tech
Quarterback Club would be appreciated.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Catherine Applegate
Catherine Applegate, 89, of Starkville, MS., formerly of Paragould, passed
away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Starkville. She was born March 31, 1919,
in Greene County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend D. C. Applegate.
She is survived by her daughter and her grandchildren. There will be a
graveside service Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Linwood Cemetery
with Reverend Max Gregory officiating.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Glenn Edward Turpin
Glenn Edward Turpin, 71, of Lafe, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008, at
his home.
Glenn was born April 24, 1937, in the Alexander Community, Greene County,
Arkansas. He retired from L. A. Darling after 27 years of employment, he
also served in the Arkansas Army National Guard, where he retired after 25
years of service.
Glenn was a deacon at the Gainesville Church of Christ. He was a faithful
Christian and made it his business to help others do the same.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Turpin of the home, two sons Michael G.
Turpin and David S. Turpin, both of Paragould. He is also survived by one
brother, Sam Turpin of Goobertown, and by four grandchildren, Alex, Avery,
Allison and Noah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Juanita Turpin.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 pm, Saturday, at Mitchell Funeral
Home, Paragould.
Funeral services will be 3:30 pm, Sunday, October 12th, at the Mitchell
Funeral Home Chapel, with Chad Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Liberty
Cemetery.
Phil Davis, Earnest Sheppard, Randall Brittingham, Mike Cross, Roger Knight,
and John Wagner will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials to Paragould Children’s Homes would be appreciated.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Norman Clarence Calvin
Jack Calvin, 72, of Rector passed away at his residence Thursday, October 9,
2008.
He was born to the late Everett “Slats” and Blanche McLain Calvin on April
4, 1936, at Marmaduke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by his twin sister, Addie “Jill” Calvin; and one daughter, Kristie
McConnell.
Jack is survived by his wife, Jayne Duffel Calvin; three daughters and two
sons-in-law, Allicia and Robert Wiseman of Wyoming, Courtney Calvin of
Rector, and Kaycee and Tracy Glasgow of Paragould; one brother, Joe Calvin
of Paragould; three sisters, Donna McGovern of Mississippi, Trisha Vangilder
of Louisiana and Karen King of Texas; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Heim,
Mandi Kimble, Candi Franks, Kaylee Calvin, Addie Parrish, Jack Henry and
Jillian Glasgow; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be today at 2 p.m. in Irby Funeral Home at Rector with
Marston Carpenter officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Heights
Cemetery.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Helen McCormack
Helen Mildred McCormack, age 94, of Chelsea, MI., passed away Friday,
October 10, 2008, in Ann Arbor, MI.
She was born February 9, 1914, in Paragould to Benjamin and Bertie (Adkerson)
Burrell.
Mrs. McCormack owned her own beauty salon in Wayne, MI. She had worked in
factories during World War II and for United Airlines. She was a member of
the United Methodist Church in Wayne.
Mrs. McCormack enjoyed playing cards, going on picnics, cooking and sewing.
She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law; Kenneth and Darlene
McCormack of Marshall, MI., Gerald and Nancy McCormack of Chelsea, MI.,
James and Beth McCormack of Hubbard Lake, MI.; eight grandchildren; nine
great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Lee McCormack;
two sons; Bobby McCormack in infancy, Maurice McCormack; and a daughter,
Jeanine McCormack.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. today, October 14th at Shiloh Cemetery
with Art Smith officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home
at 10:15.
Online guestbook:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Cecil Henry Clark
Cecil Henry Clark, age 86, of Paragould, passed away Friday, October 10,
2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Memphis, TN.
Cecil was a retired carpenter of 60 years and of the Baptist faith.
He was born September 16, 1922, the son of the late Henry and Nancy Clark.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velma Louise Clark; son, Michael
Allen Clark; brothers, Raymond Travis Clark, William Clark, Gerald Clark,
and James Clark; and sisters, Beulah Faye Wooten, Jewel Dickinson, and Jean
Clark.
Cecil is survived by one daughter, Patricia Howard of Paragould; brother,
John Weldon Clark of Paragould; grandson, Eric Allen Clark of Calico Rock;
granddaughter, Mahaley D. Gonser of Paragould; grandson-in-law, Brandon
Gonser of Paragould; great grandson, Malachi Howard of Paragould; great
granddaughter, Payton LeeAnn Clark of Senath; and several nieces and
nephews.
A graveside memorial service will be at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in
Marmaduke at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18th, with Rev. Kim Bridges and
Randy Brinkley officiating.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Mary Ann Goldsmith
Mary Ann Goldsmith, 72, of Paragould passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008.
She was born August 6, 1936, at Wardell, MO., to Emery and Janette Huffman.
She is survived by five sons, J.R. Warren of Paragould, W.L. Warren of Lafe,
Jessie Warren of Jonesboro, Winford Elliott Warren of Lafe and Ralph Warren
of Jonesboro; four daughters, Opal Arronsman, Shelia Simmons and Tracy Goss,
all of Paragould, and Phyllis Greenway of Jonesboro; 37 grandchildren; 54
great-grandchildren; four brothers; and three sisters.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Phillip Goldsmith; two
daughters, Robin Simons and Catherine Joyce Warren; one brother; and one
sister.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 tonight in Phillips Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 13th in the Center
Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Rick Bibbs officiating. Interment
will be in Pine Log Cemetery.
Her children will serve as pallbearers.
Online guest book:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Justin Albert Southerly
Justin Southerly, 22, of Marmaduke left this earth on Saturday, October 11,
2008.
He was born August 13, 1986, to Albert and Vickie Isaac Southerly at
Arkansas Methodist Hospital at Paragould. He was a 2005 graduate of
Marmaduke High School and was employed by Emerson Electric in Paragould for
four years.
Justin was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Southerly; and
grandmother, Ivanell Akes.
He is survived by his parents, Albert and Vickie Southerly of Marmaduke; a
brother, Wesley Southerly of Marmaduke; his grandmother, Dorothy Southerly
of Marmaduke; his grandfather, Floyd Akes of Monette; along with several
aunts and uncles, cousins and many, many friends who will all cherish his
laughter and the way he made each of them laugh. With each passing day,
Justin will live within their hearts.
He was a free-spirited, fun-loving person with every breath he took. Justin
took every moment and lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 14th at 10 a.m. in Irby Funeral
Home at Marmaduke with Kim Bridges officiating. Interment will be in Ramer’s
Chapel.
Visitation will be tonight at 6 in the funeral home.
Online guestbook:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Christopher Ryan Beasley
Christopher “Ryan” Beasley, born February 12, 1987, went to his eternal home
October 11, 2008, he was 21 years of age. Ryan graduated in 2005 from
Marmaduke High School. He was employed by Gene’s Glass Shop, and was a
member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church.
Ryan was preceded in death by his mother, Tonya Franks Beasley; his
grandfather, Gary Franks; his great grandparents, James and Sterlean
Beasley, Darrell and Lucy Morrow, Raymond and Albertine Luke, Owen and
Marginia Franks; and by his best friend, Justin Southerly.
Ryan is survived by his father, Larry Beasley; his sister, Amber Beasley
Rodden; and her children, Treyson and Carly Rodden. Survivors also include
his maternal grandparents, Betty and J.W. Dortch and Betty Franks; his
paternal grandparents, Marlon Beasley and Geraldine Morrow; and many aunts,
uncles, cousins and close friends.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, at Marmaduke First
Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 15th, at 10:00 a.m., at
Marmaduke First Baptist Church, with Kim Bridges and Breck Freeman
officiating.
Burial will follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery under the direction of
Mitchell Funeral Home.
Kevin Brock, Kyle Pieri, Kenny Harris, Cody Franks, Zachery Franks and
Chance Copeland will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Wes
Southerly and Ryan McMurtry.
Online guest book:
www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com
Norma Miller
Norma Mae Miller, Corning, was born January 9, 1912, daughter of Edward and
Cora Mae Crews Carrico. She passed away in the Arkansas Methodist Medical
Center, Paragould, Sunday, October 12, 2008. She was 96.
A homemaker, she was a member of House of Prayer in Corning.
Survivors are two sons, Ralph Jerome Miller, Cahokia, IL, and William Edgar
(Arlene) Miller, Rockford, IL; three daughters, Nina (Bill) Allyn, Knobel,
Mary Vivian Miller, Rockford, IL and Helen Diane Abraham, Albuquerque, NM;
two brothers, Gene Carrico, Hot Springs and Ronald (Lillian) Carrico,
Zephyrhills, FL; 15 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; 6 great-greatgrandchildren;
and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph William Miller
(1976); two sons, Tony Miller and Jerry Lynn Miller; one brother Phillip
Carrico; three sisters, Katheleen Ozier, Pauline Johns and Ioma Baccus.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in the chapel of
Ermert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy McMasters officiating. Burial in Corning
Cemetery.
John Edwin Roleson, Sr.
John Ed Roleson, Sr., 68, of Paragould, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at St.
Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born August 28, 1940,
in Jonesboro, the son of Ed and Laverne Chambers Roleson.
He served his country in the U.S. Army and was Secretary/Treasurer of Ed
Roleson, Jr. Inc. John was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in
Lafe.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joni Howell; sister, Diane Corder;
and parents.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Lange Roleson of Paragould; son and
daughter-in-law, John and Stacey Roleson, Jr. of Paragould; brothers, Mike
Roleson of Paragould and Jerry Roleson of Cherokee Village, Arkansas;
grandchildren, Carol Ann Howell, Halle Roleson and Olivia and Jayke Bolen;
and a special friend, Wayne Sharp.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm, Wednesday, October 15th at St.
John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe with Pastor Curt Dwyer officiating.
Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends
Tuedsay from 6 until 8 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Lasting Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Online guest book:
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Ozalene Washington
Ozalene Washington, 79, of Marmaduke died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at her
home. Born March 25, 1929, in Lafe to the late Enos and Laura Beliew, she
was an employee of Thompson's Variety Store in Rector for 20 years and then
worked at Brown Shoe Company until she retired. She was of the Baptist
faith.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, Jethro Washington; two
brothers, A.C. Beliew and Swendell Othellus "Bulldog" Beliew, and one
sister, Melba Albertine Mack.
She is survived by six nephews, Ronnie Speer of Leesburg, Fla., Larry Beliew
and Avery Beliew, both of Paragould, Charles Beliew of Jonesboro, Lynn
Beliew of St. Peters, Mo., and Michael Speer of Saginaw, Mich., and three
nieces, Marilyn Kirby of Bartlett, Tenn., Laura Lee Ballard of Corning and
Brenda Mills of Rector.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18th at Greene
County Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Ardell Polk officiating.
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Rev. Vernon Noel Cunningham
Rev. Vernon Noel Cunningham, 86, of Campbell, MO., passed away Thursday,
October 16, 2008, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, AR.
Born September 2, 1922, in Lafe, AR. son of the late James and Carrie Dane
Cunningham, Jr., he was a minister and a member of the First Assembly of God
Church in Campbell.
On December 2, 1946, he married Roxie Tyler, in Gideon, MO.
Survivors include his wife, their five children, Aletha Malin, Garry
Cunningham and wife, Linda, and Gerald Cunningham and wife, Kathy, all of
Campbell, Vickie Stroud, of Barttlesville, OK. and Teresa Crawford and
husband, Steve, of Dallas, TX; one sister, Ruby Sullivan, of Denver CO.,
eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., today, Friday, Oct. 17, at the
Landess Funeral Home in Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Landess
Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Mike Glover and Daren Baker officiating.
Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery-Landess Addition at Campbell.
James "Jim" Dale Dickson
Born September 26, 1946, James Dale Dickson, age 62, of Paragould, passed
away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at his residence. Dale was a riverboat worker,
an Army veteran, and of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A. D. and Theresa Marie Schmuecker
Dickson; sister, Linda Kay Smith; and grandson, Christopher Dickson.
His survivors include a daughter, Ann Denise Stoddard; sons, James Dale
Dickson, Jr. and Mark Lee Dickson all of Paragould; sisters, Carol Ann
Pillow, Becky Jean Clifft, and Shelia Marie Nutt all of Paragould; cousin,
Darrell Dickson of Paragould; grandchildren, Steven Tanner Dickson, Noah
Matthew Stoddard, Elizabeth Noel Stoddard, and Kaitlyn Ann Stoddard. Private
family services will be held at a later date.
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Jean Elizabeth Kemp
Jean Elizabeth Kemp, 77, of Paragould passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008
at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould.
Born May 17, 1931, at Alligator, MS., she was a homemaker and a member of
Eastside Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” Kemp of Paragould; one son and
daughter-in-law, Dr. Len and Denise Kemp of Paragould; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Debbie and Terry Hardison of Sherwood and Becky and Dr. Bill
Warren of Little Rock; two brothers, Leonard Kerr of Texarkana, TX, and Dr.
Bob Kerr of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Kyle Hardison, Sarah Hardison,
Justin and his wife Ashley Kemp, Jenna and her husband Austin Duncan, Sid
Warren and Laura Warren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Thelma Kerr; and one
granddaughter, Allison Kemp.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in Oakland
Cemetery at Clarksville, AR. under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home
with the Rev. Dennis Scudder officiating.
Visitation will be October 20th from 6 until 8 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral
Home.
Online guest book:
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Leon Curtis Howerton
Leon Curtis Howerton, age 71, of Paragould, passed away October 19, 2008, at
St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro.
Born January 1, 1937, at Paragould, he was a retried controller for L.A.
Darling Co., and member of Eastside Baptist Church where he served as a
deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Lee Flanrey Howerton of Paragould, two
sons and daughters-in-law, Lorey and Dena Howerton of O’Fallon, MO., and
Lane and Audra Howerton of Paragould; one brother and sister-in-law, Mack
and Betty Howerton of Jonesboro; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ann
Howerton, and Barbara and Frank Kennemore, all of Paragould; two
grandchildren, Blake Howerton of Paragould and Briana Howerton of O’Fallon;
and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lula Howerton.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22nd at 1:30 p.m. in the
Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Jim Fowler and Dennis Scudder
officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the senior adult ministry at Eastside Baptist
Church.
Online guest book:
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Lessie Marie Cole
Lessie Cole, 85, of Paragould, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born April 2, 1923, she was
a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Lessie is preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Cole; her parents, Will
and Bertha Wrather; brother, Robert Wrather; and sisters, Pauline Cole and
Dollie Rogers.
Survivors include her son, W.H. Cole of Paragould; sister, Betty Jo Hoskins
of Saint Louis, Missouri; grandson, Donald Cole of Paragould; granddaughter,
Cathy Mullins of Paragould; and great granddaughters, Jordan Mullins, Kaydra
Cole, and Keligh Cole, all of Paragould.
Visitation will be 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the
Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Eddie Gene Wright
officiating.
Interment will follow in Gainesville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary and Rodney Eaker, Randy Mullins, Larry Martin,
Donald Cole and Robert Lynn Wrather. Memorials may be made to the
Gainesville Cemetery Fund.
Online guest book:
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Dr. John W. Hollis
Capt. John William “Bill” Hollis, M.D., passed away Monday, Oct. 20
following a short illness. He was 78 years old.
Dr. Hollis was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Paragould, the son of Judge Royal and
Vivian Hollis. As a young adventurer at heart, he would listen and broadcast
from his short-wave radio to places far away and exotic. He made the
decision early on to be a world traveler and adventurer and did fulfill that
dream. Bill graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1956
and enlisted in the United States Air Force shortly thereafter, where he
served as a captain and flight surgeon. He was stationed in various places
around the world, including Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli, Libya,
Germany and France. While in Libya, he met his wife-to-be, Capt. Dorothy
Irene Giguere, RN. They were married July 15, 1958, and together had a
daughter and a son. Dorothy preceded Bill in death April 30, 1996.
After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Dr. Hollis started his
own private practice in Mobile, Ala., with fellow physician and uncle, Royce
Hollis. After completing certification as an industrial medical specialist,
Dr. Hollis moved his family to Flint, Mich., where he became the medical
director for Fisher Body Plant No. 1. In 1971, he moved to Ashland, Ky.,
where he became the corporate medical director for Ashland Oil Inc.
Throughout his career, he was deeply involved with OSHA, ensuring compliance
and safety of health care legislation. During the 1980s through 2000, he
also served as an FAA-certified crash site medical examiner and expert
witness. For hobbies, he earned his private pilot license and enjoyed
several years of flying single-engine airplanes or taking motorcycle rides
to explore backcountry roads and trails. He also had a passion for RV travel
and particularly liked to “hit the road” and travel through Alaska. After he
went into semi-retirement and moved to Neptune Beach, Fla., he worked
part-time as a physician for the U.S. Post Office in Jacksonville. He fully
retired in 2000.
Bill, as everyone called him, was a happy and content man who was loved and
adored by many. People in the neighborhood referred to him as “The
Ambassador of Oceanwalk.” He always had a smile and a hello and was never
too rushed to share time with friends and family. Bill was not only a
physician, he was a scholar who loved knowledge and learning and
conversation about almost any subject. Bill shared a home with his daughter
Nanci, son-in-law Ricardo, grandchildren Heather and Ricky and his three
adored dogs: Felecia Irene, Benjamin and Buddy. He was an advocate for
animal rights and had a passion for protecting and preventing mistreatment
of animals.
Dr. Hollis is survived by his daughter, Nanci I. Perez; his son, John P.
Hollis; and his grandchildren, Heather and Ricky Perez and Johnny Hollis. He
will also be sorely missed by his daughter-in-law, Susanne I. Hollis; his
son-in-law, Ricardo E. Perez; and the many people who knew him, either as a
friend or simply as the cheerful, outgoing gentleman who could often be seen
walking his beloved dogs around the neighborhood.
A graveside service will be at noon Friday, Oct. 24 at Evergreen Cemetery,
4535 N. Main St., Jacksonville, Fla. A reception will be at the home he
shared with Nanci and Ricardo following the service.
Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of John W.
Hollis, M.D.
Please visit our online tribute at: www.quinn-shalz.com Services under the
direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, a family funeral home, Jacksonville
Beach, Fla.
Danny Oscar Shields
Danny Oscar Shields, age 58, of Lafe passed away, Tuesday, October 21, 2008,
at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Mr. Shields was born in Paragould, July 10,
1950, he was a self-employed carpenter and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Shields of the home; a sister, Sonya
Cole of Paragould; and a nephew, Scotty Cole of Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Victoria Shields; and a
niece, Tammy Woods.
Services will be Friday, October 24th at 2 p.m. at the Ermert Funeral Home
in Corning with the Rev. Charles Abanathy officiating. Interment will be in
Brownie Cemetery at Peach Orchard.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Ermert Funeral Home in
Corning.
Pallbearers are Larry McIlvoy, Dale Eubanks, Wade Schimming, Buck Thompson,
Jackie French and Jimmy Dale Rice.
Honorary pallbearers are Melton Priest, Eddie Joe Meredith, David Hendrix
and Gary French.
Bernice Lorene Noel
Born June 16, 1926, Bernice Lorene Noel, age 82 of Paragould, passed away
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at her residence.
The former owner of Noel's Grocery Store on 4th Avenue, she was retired from
Emerson Electric and a member of the Southside Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Noel; parents, Riley Gunn
and Myrtle Anderson Carpenter; step-father, Reuben Carpenter; sons, Cecil
Larry Noel and Donald Gene Noel; great grandson, Christopher Dickson;
daughter-in-law, Hattie Noel and brother, Willie Gunn.
Survivors include daughters, Sue Whitaker of Jonesboro, Janette Witcher and
Linda Allison of Paragould; sons, Jimmy and Stephen Noel of Paragould;
sister, Myrtlee Denham and a special aunt, Lois Needham both of California
Bernice is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 8
great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25th at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with the Reverend Edmund Stoddard officiating.
Burial will follow in the New Liberty Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be; Tony and Tracy Whitaker, Eddie Dowdy, Terry Davis,
Junior and John Hancock. Memorials may be sent to St. Bernard's Hospice or
the American Cancer Society.
Online guest book:
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Bonnie Faye Sutherland
Bonnie Sutherland, 81, of Rector passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008, at
Belle Meade Nursing Home in Paragould, where she had been a resident of for
the past year.
Bonnie was born August 17, 1927, to the late Dempsey and Stella Little
Evans. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy
Sutherland Sr., one son, Teddy Sutherland Jr. and two sisters, Leona Evans
and Roberta Evans.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Danny and Peggy Sutherland of
Rector; one daughter and her husband, Fayetta and Randall Baalman of
Michael, IL. 10 grandchildren, Joseph Boyd II, Sharon Davis, Julie Sanders,
Scott Baalman, Kevin Sutherland, Tracey Sutherland, Jeffrey Sutherland,
Carla Essman, Danny Sutherland Jr. and Todd Sutherland.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Irby
Funeral Home in Rector with Evan Smith officiating. Interment will be in New
Liberty Cemetery.
Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 9 at the chapel in Rector.
Online guest book:
www.irbyfuneralhome.com
Van Dale Jackson
Van Dale Jackson, 71, of Lake Dallas, TX., formerly of Rector, passed away
Friday, October 24, 2008, at his home.
Born May 27, 1937, in Marmaduke to the late William and Nancy (Merideth)
Jackson, he was in the heating and air business and of the Baptist faith.
Also preceding him in death were his first wife, Carolyn Jackson (Hicks);
one daughter, Junann Jackson; one son, Vandy Jackson; three brothers,
Lester, Doyne and Denward Jackson, and one sister, Genevie Page.
Surviors include his wife, Beverly Metezer Jackson of Lake Dallas, TX., one
daughter, Belinda Banning of Rector; one son, Jeff Jackson of Lake Dallas;
one brother, Charles (Boots) Jackson of Paragould; one sister, Louise Gunn
of Rector; one sister-in-law, Irene Snyder of Rector; five grandchildren,
Michael Tevlin of Jonesboro, Belinda Baker of Jonesboro, Michelle Braman of
Rector and Justin and Hailey Jackson of Lake Dallas; five
great-grandchildren, Anthony Tevlin, Alexandra and Ashley Baker, Jason and
Jacob Braman, and a host of other friends and relatives.
Private funeral services will be held at the First General Baptist Church in
Rector with Bro. Marston Carpenter officiating.
A memorial stone will be placed at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
Shelia Raye Sullinger
Sheila Raye Sullinger, 46 of Lineville, AL, formerly of Paragould, passed
away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at her residence. Born September 26, 1962,
she was a homemaker and of the Methodist belief.
Sheila was preceded in death by her father, Luther Ray Sullinger,
grandparents, Finis and Maurice Williams and Floyd Sullinger.
Survivors include her mother, Jenny Lou Garner of Jonesboro, daughter, Mikka
Ray Gilliam-Minor of Walnut Ridge, AR and son, Cory Khan of El Paso, TX.
paternal grandmother, Maudie Sullinger of O’Kean, AR. grandchildren, Michael
Bailey and Calev Khan; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Mike Taylor of
Paragould and Misty and Tommy Archer of Jonesboro; 4 nieces, 6 nephews and 1
great nephew and several cousins.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28th from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Heath
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Rev. Jay Hicks officiating.
Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the
Agape House, 4634 Highway 135 N., Paragould, AR 72450.
Online guest book:
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Roberta Louise Stine
Roberta Louise “Bobbi” Stine, age 77, passed away on Friday, October 24,
2008, in Mesa, AZ. where she resided for the past 12 years.
She was born in Paragould on September 21, 1931, to the late Robert Hood and
T. Ruth McCord Waters. She was raised by her mother and her stepfather, the
late Thomas H. Waters.
She was retired after working many years in the health-care industry, and
she was a Christian.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, James
Waters; two sons, Frederick R. “Woody” Prince and Charles F. Stearley; and
two great-granddaughters, Briana Washburn and Hailey Washburn.
She is survived by a brother, Harold Waters and his wife June of Paragould;
two daughters, Dana Radu and her husband Jon of Mesa, Ariz., and Pam Taylor
of Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Mike Freeman and his wife Marsha of
Jonesboro, Ken Freeman of Piggott and Paul Stine of Mesa; two
daughters-in-law, Barbara Prince of Bono and Suzanne Stearley of Paragould;
an uncle, Hurtis “Buddy” McCord and his wife Bernice of Paragould; an aunt,
Bernice Benton of Paragould; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and
many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m.until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 28th at the
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel.
Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Freddy Prince, Paul Stine, Mike Washburn, Anthony
Rabaya Jr., Kenneth Freeman Jr. and Joshua Freeman.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at
Ironwood Cancer and Research Center, Banner Gateway Hospital’s ICCU and
Banner Gardens Hospice House for their care and support.
Online guest book:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Darlene Marie Cooper
Darlene Marie Cooper, age 67, of Paragould passed away Oct. 26, 2008, at
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, James Cooper; five sons, Steve Gallo and
Anthony Gallo, both of California, John Gallo, Ronald Gallo and Johnny
Cooper, all of Paragould; two daughters, Lisa Porter of California and
Michelle Hice of Louisiana; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Leonard and Lillian Doll.
Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Phillips Funeral
Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Warrens Chapel
Cemetery with Rex Bouldin officiating.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
Pamela Ann Murrell
Pamela Ann “Pam” Murrell, age 37, of Paragould, passed away Monday, October
27, 2008 at her residence. Born September 7, 1971, in Lebanon, Tennessee,
she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Murrell of the home; her father,
Calvin Batton and his wife, Nell, of Larto, Louisiana; her mother, Joyce
Pierce and her husband, G. L., of Wynne; a stepson, Bruce Anthony Murrell of
Paragould; one brother, Rodney Wilson of Ward, Arkansas; and a sister, Betty
Jarrett of Wynne.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Neal.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 30th from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at
Mitchell Funeral Home, Paragould.
Graveside services will be Friday, 2:00 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery with Dennis
Scudder officiating. The procession will leave Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:50
p.m.
Online guest book:
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Danny Gleghorn
Danny Ray Gleghorn of Corning died Monday Oct. 27, 2008 in Arkansas
Methodist Medical Center, Paragould. He was born August 26, 1940 in Knobel.
He was as a copper mine worker and affiliated with the Church of
Christ.
Survivors are two sons; Michael Ray Gleghorn, Colorado and Bobby Joe
Gleghorn, New Mexico; one stepdaughter, Georgette Buchanan, Colorado; 6
grandchildren; one brother John Gleghorn, Corning and four sisters, Carmon
Wood, Lincoln, CA., Dorotha HUNT, Harrison, AR., Elberta Biltoft, Corning
and Rosalee Wonser, Coolidge, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Bessie Gleghorn and one
brother Donald A.Gleghorn.
Ermert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Fannie Gay Dickerson
Born July 22, 1940, Fannie Gay Dickerson, 68 of Paragould, passed away
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Newton Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Dickerson, father, Algie
O. Crotts, and a brother, Jimmy Lee Crotts.
Survivors include; her mother, Elizabeth Nadine Crotts, Blytheville, AR;
sisters, Reba Faye Helms of Blytheville, AR., Barbara Ann Green of Orlando,
FL., and Leda Rutherford-Pfleeger of Little Rock, AR
Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 1st at 1:30 p.m. at Heath
Colonial Chapel with L. R. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. The family has requested that
memorials be made to the Newton Street Church of Christ.
Online guest book:
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Stanley Robert Penny
Stanley Robert Penny, age 58, was born August 1, 1950 he went to be with the
Lord October 30, 2008.
He is survived by his parents, Rochelle and Betty Penny; a son, Kyle Robert
Penny of Bethalto, IL. daughters, Jessica Penny and Jennifer Penny of St.
Louis, MO., sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen (Dutch) Wilhelm of Tahlequah,
OK., Cheryl (Tim) Coffin of Colorado Springs, CO., grandson, Nicholas Penny
of Bethalto, IL. and several nieces and nephews. He attended Missouri
Baptist College in St. Louis, Mo. and graduated from Radio and Television
Broadcasting Academy in Kansas City, MO.
He was Vice President of Penny’s Upholstery, Inc., and employed at Logan
Chiropractic College for the last few years he was able to work. He was of
the Baptist faith and was ordained as a deacon on October 21, 1984 by
Overland Baptist Church in St. Louis, Mo.
He loved to write Parodies that brought joy and laughter to friends and
family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2nd at the
Heath Colonial Chapel with Reverend Dennis Scudder and Col. Timothy Coffin
officiating. Burial will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the
service on Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, 3031 Stanford
Ranch Rd, Suite, 2332, Rockland, CA. 95765
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Allene Marie Lane Phillips
Born December 20, 1920, Allene Marie Lane Phillips, age 87, loving mother
and devoted wife passed away at home in the care of Hospice on October 30th,
2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James L. Phillips,
Sr., her parents, Wm. and Edith Walker Lane; and two brothers, Wm W. Lane
and James Lane.
She leaves four children, Glen Garner of Paragould, Arkansas, Shirley Clason
of Oakland, Tennessee, J. Arlene Reiter (Gary) of Seattle, Washington, and
James L. Phillips, Jr. (Shirleen) of Pueblo, Colorado; four sisters, Fern
Garner of Mobonk, Texas, Sylvia Rhoades of West Plains, Missouri, Bonnie
Phillips of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Betty Ricker of Harrisonville,
Missouri; two brothers, Junior Lane of Knobel, Arkansas and Eddie Dean Lane
of Harrisonville, Missouri; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was affiliated with Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6th at the Heath
Colonial Chapel with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at
Greene County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday
from 5 until 8 p.m. at Heath Funeral Home.
Online guest book:
www.heathfuneralhome.com
Gerald Collins
Gerald “Bo” Collins, 74, of Paragould passed away October 31, 2008. He was
born October 16, 1934, in Monette, AR., to Wesley and Deleta Collins.
He is survived by his mother, Deleta Collins of Highland, AR., his
companion, Shirley Williams of Paragould; three brothers and sisters-in-law,
Don and Debra Collins of Poughkeespie, AR., Larry and Barbara Collins of
Wirth, AR., Elton and Connie Collins of Paragould; two sisters, Clarry
Foster of Paragould and Alphaleda Vaughn and her husband John of Highland,
AR.
Preceding him in death were his father, Wesley Collins; and a sister,
Pauline Hughes.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 2,
2008, at Phillips Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, November 3rd, at the
Flint Cemetery near Wirth.
Pallbearers will be Carl Fesler, Ronnie Crossno, Eric Crossno, Lanny Sims,
Joe Walker and David Grimes.
Online guestbook:
www.phillipsfuneral.net
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